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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,622.54, 15,933.84 and 3,227.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,622.54, 15,933.84 and 3,227.06 is: 4,840.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,622.54 : 15,933.84 = 3,227.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,622.54/15,933.84 = 3,227.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,622.54x = 15,933.84 × 3,227.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,622.54x = 51,419,457.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,419,457.71/10,622.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.60

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